The application I see with this may or may not be of interest. But for those modelers that want to run distributed power like the prototype, here is a way to do that.

First, you need to make sure all...

Interesting Zimo decoder feature ........]]>10That teeny tiny decoder wireThu, 14 Feb 2019 05:12:47 +0000http://www.trainboard.com/highball/index.php?threads/that-teeny-tiny-decoder-wire.123300/
http://www.trainboard.com/highball/index.php?threads/that-teeny-tiny-decoder-wire.123300/invalid@example.com (WM183)WM183
I am doing a number of brass upgrades, and need to find some of that very fine wire like that which is used to connect the engine and tender on many DCC steam engines; 32 gauge I believe, and very flexible. I bought some from China, but it has a much thicker and tougher insulation which makes it rather too stiff. Does anyone know where I can get some of that? I hate to keep buying blindly.

Cross over track wiring Dilemma]]>4Atlas N Scale Switch Machine Wiring QuestionSun, 10 Feb 2019 23:45:47 +0000http://www.trainboard.com/highball/index.php?threads/atlas-n-scale-switch-machine-wiring-question.123267/
http://www.trainboard.com/highball/index.php?threads/atlas-n-scale-switch-machine-wiring-question.123267/invalid@example.com (Hardcoaler)Hardcoaler
Each machine has a black, red and green wire. I figure that AC is required, but I don't know which color wire is the common. I figured my best option was to ask y'all rather than burn out machines seeking a solution. Thank you!]]>4DC Control Panel for the Tortoise Switch MachineSat, 09 Feb 2019 16:45:18 +0000http://www.trainboard.com/highball/index.php?threads/dc-control-panel-for-the-tortoise-switch-machine.122930/
http://www.trainboard.com/highball/index.php?threads/dc-control-panel-for-the-tortoise-switch-machine.122930/invalid@example.com (KE4NYV)KE4NYV
Thanks!

]]>5Keep Alive is greatSat, 09 Feb 2019 08:35:29 +0000http://www.trainboard.com/highball/index.php?threads/keep-alive-is-great.122899/
http://www.trainboard.com/highball/index.php?threads/keep-alive-is-great.122899/invalid@example.com (Randy Clark)Randy Clark
Then I bought a couple Keep Alive Capacitors. What a difference. I swear by them now.

The locomotive will keep running for about 5 seconds if you pull the plug on the system without shutting down the loco with the throttle.

Had a heck of a time squeezing that big of a capacitor bank in n scale but it's in, tender top...

Keep Alive is great]]>1Another method of N scale speaker installFri, 08 Feb 2019 19:06:20 +0000http://www.trainboard.com/highball/index.php?threads/another-method-of-n-scale-speaker-install.122910/
http://www.trainboard.com/highball/index.php?threads/another-method-of-n-scale-speaker-install.122910/invalid@example.com (Dogwood)Dogwood
I install sugar cube speaker (sbs4dcc.com) in my KATO N GEVO's, SD40-2 and similar under the fuel tank cover. Do you milling the frames of speaker size. And then, I use UHU Glue Pads (https://www.walmart.com/ip/UHU-Tac-...and-Small-Objects-80-Tac-Pads-99683/720849250) for bonding in the hole. For insolation at the bottom of the speaker used Kapton Tape.

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My problem starts with the handwritten page the vendor sent me, showing a resistor, that is mentioned as "included." From what I...

A question regarding a resistor, advice please.]]>9Dont get it...Thu, 07 Feb 2019 11:36:49 +0000http://www.trainboard.com/highball/index.php?threads/dont-get-it.122609/
http://www.trainboard.com/highball/index.php?threads/dont-get-it.122609/invalid@example.com (Nels C. Hogberg)Nels C. Hogberg
I have programmed a Uno, have a velleman V MA03 shield have made the necessary code adjustments I have found on the forums here. I am using a DH126D decoder.
I also have the DCC++ controller running with the processing software and alternately have JMRI running also.

When I "write" to the decoder it twitches a bit in reverse.

I just simply want to make the train move. I've been jacking with this thing all weekend and have yet to make the loco move. Can someone give me a...

Dont get it...]]>7Headlight Install in Brass LocoThu, 07 Feb 2019 11:32:59 +0000http://www.trainboard.com/highball/index.php?threads/headlight-install-in-brass-loco.122882/
http://www.trainboard.com/highball/index.php?threads/headlight-install-in-brass-loco.122882/invalid@example.com (WM183)WM183
So, I would like to install a working headlight in a brass loco I have... but I have no idea how to approach this! The headlight is not mounted directly to the smokebox, but instead is sitting on a rather fiddly bracket. Below is a picture... anyone have any ideas?

]]>6Stabilant 22 thoughtsFri, 01 Feb 2019 00:26:05 +0000http://www.trainboard.com/highball/index.php?threads/stabilant-22-thoughts.123004/
http://www.trainboard.com/highball/index.php?threads/stabilant-22-thoughts.123004/invalid@example.com (crclass)crclass1hand laid switch problem (shorts)Thu, 31 Jan 2019 02:34:31 +0000http://www.trainboard.com/highball/index.php?threads/hand-laid-switch-problem-shorts.119423/
http://www.trainboard.com/highball/index.php?threads/hand-laid-switch-problem-shorts.119423/invalid@example.com (Tim Holmes)Tim Holmes
I just completed a hand made turnout in N Scale, I followed the #4 size templates at HandLaidTrack.com, but did not purchase his jigs etc. The switch seems to work ok until the engine hits the frog (which is isolated and unpowered) and then something someplace shorts out. I have checked to make sure it is not thrown against the movement (the train is entering from the diverging route). Being new at hand laying switches, I am not sure where to look to begin to diagnose the...